Major Holmes Conrad Virginia lawyer dies at 76 in Winchester
Major Holmes Conrad a noted Virginia constitutional lawyer and former solicitor general of the United States as well as inspector general on General Thomas L. Rosser's staff died at his Winchester home at age 76. He long urged settlement of the Virginia West Virginia debt case for the bondholders and played a leading role before the Supreme Court, earning a reputation as a fearless, direct speaker.
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Brown Brothers and Company
New York
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William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
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First
Virginia Cavalry
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Ashland
William N. McDonald
Laurel Brigade
Captain McDonald
Handley Board mourns death of Major Holmes Conrad
The Handley Board of Trustees adopted a resolution expressing sympathy to Major Holmes Conrad’s family and ordered a memorial pamphlet. The former president, a renowned lawyer, served at the Supreme Court level under three presidents and helped Virginia prevail in a major U.S. Supreme Court case against West Virginia.
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Thomas L. Rosser
Board of Handley Trustees
Major Holmes Conrad
Major Conrad
R. Gray Williams
Hesperian Sinks After Submarine Attack Angers Washington
The Hesperian was struck near dusk and sank near the Graves of the Lusitania and Arabic. Most passengers survived with two or three deaths from shock and exposure, while reports of a small bow gun are debated by Allied and American authorities.
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Major Conrad Laid To Rest In Winchester
Funeral services for Major Holmes Conrad, Civil War officer, were held at his Market Street home with Rev. J H Lacy officiating. The sword from his Confederate service rested atop the coffin. City officials, clergy, and many townsfolk attended. an Open Door Bible Class resolution urged members to join the funeral procession.
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Major Conrad
Speedy Horses Entered for Winchester Fair
Winchester fair racing entries announced for Wednesday through Friday. Free For All and 2.24 to 2.20 pace events list horses and owners, with names including Patchen Bell, Alice M, Charmwood, Ira Patchen, and Miss Grattan Patch among many others. Major Conrad's funeral proceeded with a large honorary pallbearer group from multiple states.
Winchester fair opens with Meyerhoff carnival in charge
The Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society prepares for its forty sixth annual exhibition on the Winchester race grounds, starting tomorrow and running five days. The Meyerhoff Carnival Company arrives with new attractions and a thousand feet of frontage, offering eight free acts daily and nightly, plus paid admissions at 26 cents on peak nights. Troop M of the Fifth United States Cavalry and Roman races add to the program amid bright skies after a rain.
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Meyerhoff Carnival Company
Meyerhoff Company
Winchester
United States
Cava Jalty
John Millikin
Apples Wanted by F. A. Beck and Co
F. A. Beck and Co will buy hand picked bulk apples and bat fall and winter varieties when ready. See us before you sell for highest market price based on quality. Miller Warehouse C. Vaanite 9 1 1p tf. rels. Highest grade alfalfa with inoculation free new crop Crimson grass seeds Bell phone He Ip tf. Clover and all Baker.
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Fall millinery sale opens September seventh with velvet hats
Fall millinery values announced beginning September seven featuring velvet hats priced 60 cents to one dollar. Children and misses styles highlighted and described as exceptionally good value. Contact Miss Wifeman at 17 West Piccadilly Street, phone 101-1.
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